Lebanese Quinoa Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Lebanese quinoa salad is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of it is that it comes together in just 40 minutes start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Quinoa is such a powerhouse ingredient packed with complete protein and all nine essential amino acids, so you're getting real nutrition in every bite. What I love most is how budget friendly it is to make, especially when you buy your ingredients from a good market. The combination of crisp vegetables, tangy lemon, creamy feta, and that lovely sumac creates something truly special that tastes way more complicated than it actually is.
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Ingredients
- 400 gquinoa
- 250 gchickpeas
- 400 gtomato
- 150 gred onion
- 250 gcucumber
- 100 gred pepper
- 60 mllemon juice
- 120 mlolive oil
- 1½ gsalt
- ½ gblack pepper
- 1 gfresh parsley
- 100 gfeta cheese(crumbly, crumbled)
- ½ gsumac
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions until tender.
Tip: Use a 2:1 water ratio.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and red pepper.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure everything is well combined.
- 5
Sprinkle the feta cheese and sumac over the salad and toss gently.
Tip: Don't overdo it, you want to maintain the texture.
- 6
Toss in the chopped fresh parsley.
Tip: Add a pop of color and freshness.
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